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BY ENROLLING IN ROTC, ARE YOU JOINING THE ARMY?

No. Students who enroll in ROTC don't join the Army. They take an ROTC class for which they receive credit. It's considered a college elective.

IS ROTC LIKE "BOOT CAMP"?

No. ROTC cadets go directly to college, where they earn their degrees.

WHAT CAN STUDENTS EXPECT TO LEARN BY TAKING ROTC?

Quite simply, leadership and management skills are needed to become a U.S. Army officer or have a successful civilian career.

WHAT MAKES ROTC DIFFERENT FROM REGULAR COLLEGE MANAGEMENT COURSES?

Students in ROTC learn through a unique program that involves both classroom and "live" situations. For instance, an ROTC cadet might be found leading classmates through adventure training, down a river in a raft, or up a mountain wall.

IS THERE A MILITARY OBLIGATION DURING COLLEGE?

During the first two years, ROTC cadets have no military obligation (or the first year in the case of scholarship winners).

WHAT IS THE ROTC COURSE COMPRISED OF?

The ROTC program is divided into phases: The Basic Course studies Army history, organization, and structure. The Advanced Course concentrates on tactical operations, military instruction, and advanced management, leadership, and command techniques.

DOES ARMY ROTC OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?

Yes. Each year hundreds of students attending colleges nationwide receive ROTC scholarships. ROTC awards them to students studying science, engineering, nursing, and business, as well as a variety of other majors.

HOW MUCH MONEY DOES ROTC USUALLY AWARD, AND WHAT DOES THE MONEY GO TOWARDS?

Scholarships are awarded at different monetary levels. At some schools, an ROTC scholarship is worth up to $80,000, which goes towards tuition and educational fees. Also, scholarship winners receive an allowance of up to $1,500 a year.

ON WHAT BASIS ARE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS CHOSEN?

ROTC scholarships are not based on financial need. Instead, they're awarded on merit. Merit is exhibited in academic achievement and extracurricular activities, such as sports, student government, or part-time work.

CAN ONLY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ENROLL IN ROTC?

No. Anyone can enroll in ROTC. And regardless of whether you're a scholarship winner or not, all ROTC books, supplies, and equipment are furnished at no cost to you.

HOW OFTEN ARE ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED?

Scholarships are awarded once a year. Students apply yearly by mid-November, and selections are made continuously through mid-May. Four-year scholarship applications must be requested by mid-October and the beginning of March of their senior year in HS.

HOW DO STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM ARMY ROTC?

In college and after graduation, cadets find that the training and experience that they have received are assets - whether pursuing an Army or civilian career. Employers place high regard on the management and leadership skills that ROTC offers.